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U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues
Read full article: U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continuesThe limited resumption will allow a southern port of entry in Arizona to reopen in phases. The move comes after 41 of 42 cases of screwworm have been reported in Texas.
Canada suspends animal exports from Texas due to New World screwworm concerns
Read full article: Canada suspends animal exports from Texas due to New World screwworm concernsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency is barring horses, pigs, cattle and other animals from Texas due to concerns over New World screwworm, a parasitic fly.
Screwworm outbreak hits vacant Texas congressional district, as leading candidates scramble to assist
Read full article: Screwworm outbreak hits vacant Texas congressional district, as leading candidates scramble to assistGov. Greg Abbott has not yet scheduled a special election for the 23rd Congressional District, which was previously represented by disgraced ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales.